Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Architecture Wednesday: Briar Hill Road MidCentury

This secluded bluff property, located near St. Louis, is the signature project of notable architect, Charles E. King and is recognized as one of the outstanding examples of Mid-century Modern residential design in the Midwest.

With spectacular views of the St. Louis skyline, the property attracted the attention of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright who designed and originally began construction before the project was finished by King to use as his primary residence. There are some elements of FLW design, but King changed up the plan to include very large bedrooms and two separate living areas.

Floor-to-ceiling windows and multiple outdoor spaces—including a sunken patio off the dining room, a floating gazebo and bluff side pool with unmatched sunset views—define the home. There are four bedrooms—including a mid-century modern take on a bunk room—each with ensuite bathrooms, and a unique open floor plan with multiple levels and a floating living room that make up the 7000+ square foot luxury compound.

A pole barn and 55 acres with a mix of pasture and woods give opportunity for those wanting space for additional buildings, horses, hunting, or private development. 

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9 comments:

  1. Bags of room, gorgeous grounds - needs serious updating.

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  2. It's a huge house, no?
    Very nice views and you can tell FLW did not finish it: it's very open and the windows are huge. Also, not a lot of built-in furniture. FLW tended to be a little bit more constrained.


    XOXO

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  3. That's stunning. I wouldn't change a thing!

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  4. Cleora Borealis9:34 AM

    🤨 If we start with the premise that I loathe mid-century modern and FLW, I will admit that this is a very nice example of the genre. It is also a pass because I'm a KC-born Missourian and I loathe St. Louis! 🤢 Other than that, have a nice day Bob!! 😃🤣

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  5. I usually like mid-century modern, but this one feels dated to me I don't know why. But the exterior and the exterior patio and outdoor spaces are lovely. The exterior gets an A+. The interior,meh. But that one bathroom with the Stone and Tile work and glass shower door .. that bathroom is stunning.

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  6. That's a stunning house. I love the bunk beds, and it looks like the views are amazing. But 7000+ SF is a little insane! Are there any wealthy people left in St. Louis?

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  7. I'm not a huge mid-century fan, but I can appreciate the clean lines and use of windows to bring the outdoors in. Now, the outdoor spaces are stunning!

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  8. Anonymous11:26 AM

    the dog's mother
    xoxo :-)

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